Shirley Gardenhire passed way on February 21st. She was born May 24th, 1946. More information will appear as it becomes available....

Ronald "Ron" H. DeVolder, 81, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024. Ron was born June 16, 1942 to Victor A. and Rachel A. (Hemeryck) DeVolder in Detroit, MI. He married Jacquelyn P. (Laquerre) in 1964. Ron was a shop scheduler and worked at Cashco, a valve manufacturer and retired in 2009. Ron was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Parish. Ron was preceded in death by his parents. R...

Joyce Gorton, age 78, died at her home with a heart filled with gratitude and love on February 20, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Ellsworth, Kansas, on February 24, 1945 to Henry (Hank) Hoffman and Helen (Branda) Hoffman. Joyce attended grade school and graduated from Kanopolis High School in 1963. She continued her education at Kansas Wesleyan and graduated with a degre...

Roger Lee Beach, a devoted and compassionate man, passed away on February 22, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. Born on June 11, 1948, in Salina, KS, Roger was the second child of Dale Mardell Beach and Lorraine Beatrice Bolby. Roger's life was marked by bravery and service, as he served with the 101st Airborne Division Combat in Vietnam. His valor was recognized with prestigi...

Virginia Dennison Garrelts, age 101, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024.  She was born in Salina Dec. 8, 1922, the daughter of Orval and Alma (Zeh) Dennison, and was a lifelong resident. She is survived by two daughters, Susan Kelly (Robert), Salina, Nancy Garrelts, Johns Creek, Ga.; four grandchildren, Christopher Ruegsegger (Sandra), Carissa Liebowitz (Adam), Tasha Campbell (Timothy), and Forrest ...

Royanne Larson was born on March 16, 1938, and passed away on February 21, 2024. She was born in Salina, the daughter of Wayne and Ailene Young. She was the oldest of 14 children. Royanne and Harold (deceased) were married for 64 years. Together they have six children: Shelly, Julie, Cindy, Mike (deceased), Joe (deceased) and Dawn. She has 16 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She loved ...

Robert Wayne Srack, 75, of Bennington, Kansas, gained his angelic wings on Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 with his wife by his side. Bob was born in Salina, Kansas on March 22, 1948, a son of Ruth A. (Travis) St. Clair and Leland M. Srack, Jr. He served in the United States Army Reserves and was an Ottawa County Undersheriff and business owner/entrepreneur. Survivors include his beloved wif...

Betty Marie Kerr,,76, of Salina, Kansas, entered into eternal rest on February 17, 2024. Born on July 2, 1947, in Clay Center, Kansas to James Floyd and Margaret (Stevenson) Logan, Betty lived a life marked by compassion, creativity, and service. Betty was a graduate of Clay County Community High School and furthered her education at Washburn University and Stormont Vail School of Nursing. Her ...

John C. Spaeny Sr., 88, passed away January 13, 2024, with family by his side. Born June 22, 1935 in Fort Riley, Kansas to Henry H. and Emily E. (Disney) Spaeny. John graduated from Salina High School in 1953. Later he met Becky while working together at SH Kress. He married Becky (Henne) Spaeny on April 9, 1955 and together were married for 68 years. John worked at Salina Planeing Mill, Westingho...

Olay Siyajuck, 71, of De Soto, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024. She was born in Vientiane, Laos to Phomalee and Boun Phonkhamlay on December 15, 1952. She married Sene Siyajuck in Laos. After spending multiple years in re-education camps in Laos, she then spent two years in immigration camps in Thailand as a displaced person. She immigrated to Modesto, CA as a refugee with her family. She th...